Summer Animations of Lac de Madine
Free concerts, open-air cinema and activities by the lake
2026
About Estivales de Madine
Estivales de Madine — edition 2026
Summer 2026 by the lake
For the 2026 summer season, the Syndicat Mixte d'Aménagement du Lac de Madine is bringing back its popular free summer event program at the Nonsard-Lamarche and Heudicourt-sous-les-Côtes sites, running from July 4th to August 29th. The season kicks off on June 6th with a pre-casting event for The Voice (in partnership with RFM), a craft market, and free evening concerts featuring Noizy Birdz and a DJ set by Celestal.
Free concerts every weekend
Almost every Saturday, a free open-air concert is held near the beach bar and harbor in Nonsard, or at the Bar du Lac in Heudicourt. The program features a mix of festive rock (DRESK, Rewind, The Key's), themed shows (Johnny Hallyday vocal tribute Johnny B, Lady La Fée, Showgirls Troupe), world music (Morik), and lively beach parties.
August highlights
On August 8th, catch a rock cover concert by Romain Ughetto at 9:00 PM, followed by a DJ set from Mathieu Koss, joined by trumpeter Valentin, starting at 11:30 PM on the beach in Nonsard. The musical fireworks display originally planned for this evening has been postponed by the organizer for safety reasons; the new date will be announced on lacmadine.com and the lake's social media channels. On August 15th, the Reggae Party brings 4.5 hours of music to the Nonsard beach with Tony Nephtali & The Mosellians and Arsians & Trucadub. The season concludes on August 29th with the festive Nuit du Montsec regatta at the Nonsard harbor and a concert by Morik on the beach.
Open-air cinema, markets, and nature
Two free open-air cinema screenings will be held at the Bar du Lac in Heudicourt, preceded by a blind test: "En fanfare" on July 24th and "Bohemian Rhapsody" on August 14th. Craft markets will take place at the Bar du Lac on July 25th and August 16th, while the Petit Marché de Madine offers 100% local produce every Sunday morning in July and August at the Heudicourt campsite. The program also includes nature-focused activities, such as the Zero Waste Challenge on August 16th and the "Traces & indices" guided bike tour around the lake on August 26th.
Highlights Estivales de Madine 2026
- Free open-air concerts almost every Saturday from July 4th to August 29th at Nonsard beach or the Bar du Lac in Heudicourt
- Reggae Party on August 15th: 4.5 hours of music starting at 7:00 PM on Nonsard beach with Tony Nephtali & The Mosellians, Arsians & Trucadub
- August 8th: Rock concert by Romain Ughetto at 9:00 PM followed by a DJ set from Mathieu Koss at 11:30 PM on the beach
- The Key's (1970s rock) on August 22nd at Bar du Lac, and Morik for the season finale on August 29th at Nonsard beach
- Free open-air cinema at Bar du Lac: "En fanfare" on July 24th, "Bohemian Rhapsody" on August 14th
- Craft markets on July 25th and August 16th, plus the Petit Marché de Madine every Sunday morning at the Heudicourt campsite
Programme Estivales de Madine 2026
July 2026
- Saturday, July 4th — 8:30 PM — DRESK, festive ska rock · Nonsard Harbor · Free
- Sunday, July 5th — from 5:30 PM — "Tango" Concert · Free
- Saturday, July 11th — 9:00 PM — REWIND, pop rock · Nonsard Beach · Free
- Saturday, July 18th — 8:00 PM — JOHNNY B, Johnny Hallyday vocal tribute · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free entry, all-you-can-eat mussels and fries (reservation required)
- Friday, July 24th — 8:30 PM — Blind test · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free entry
- Friday, July 24th — 9:30 PM — Open-air cinema: "En fanfare" · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free
- Saturday, July 25th — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Craft market · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free entry
- Saturday, July 25th — 9:00 PM — LADY LA FÉE, musical show · Nonsard Beach · Free
August 2026
- Saturday, August 1st — 9:00 PM — SHOWGIRLS TROUPE, cabaret revue · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free
- Thursday, August 6th — Adam & Adam, pianist, singer, and guitarist · Free
- Saturday, August 8th — 9:00 PM — ROMAIN UGHETTO, rock covers · Nonsard Beach · Free
- Saturday, August 8th — from 11:30 PM — DJ set by MATHIEU KOSS, with trumpeter Valentin · Nonsard Beach · Free
- Friday, August 14th — 8:00 PM — Blind test · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free entry
- Friday, August 14th — 9:00 PM — Open-air cinema: "Bohemian Rhapsody" · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free
- Saturday, August 15th — from 7:00 PM — REGGAE PARTY: Tony Nephtali & The Mosellians, Arsians & Trucadub · 4.5-hour show · Nonsard Beach · Free
- Sunday, August 16th — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Craft market · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Free entry
- Sunday, August 16th — 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM — Zero Waste Challenge, family waste collection race (11:00 AM registration, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM collection, 1:30 PM awards) · Maison de Madine, Nonsard · Free, gloves and bags provided
- Sunday, August 16th — from 3:00 PM — LINA BIJOU, pop, soul, jazz, RnB, and international variety on piano and guitar · Beach Bar, Nonsard · Free
- Saturday, August 22nd — 9:00 PM — THE KEY'S, 1970s rock · Bar du Lac, Heudicourt · Themed evening, reservation required
- Wednesday, August 26th — 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM — "Traces & indices" bike tour around Lac de Madine, guided birdwatching trip · Departure from Madine Cycles, Nonsard · Registration required
- Saturday, August 29th — late afternoon — Nuit du Montsec, festive regatta by the Société Nautique de Madine · Nonsard Harbor · Free for spectators, registration required for crews
- Saturday, August 29th — 9:00 PM — MORIK, world music · Nonsard Beach · Free
Every Sunday in July and August
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Le Petit Marché de Madine, 100% local producers · Heudicourt Campsite · Free entry
The musical fireworks display announced for the evening of August 8th has been postponed by the organizer for safety reasons; the new date will be communicated on lacmadine.com and the Lac de Madine social media channels, where the full program is updated throughout the season.
Prices Estivales de Madine 2026
Johnny B evening on July 18th at Bar du Lac: free concert, all-you-can-eat mussels and fries for €25 per person, limited seating, reservation required at 07 84 28 90 15.
The Key's evening on August 22nd at Bar du Lac: €28 per adult, includes evening menu (braised ham, fries, dessert) and a complimentary aperitif, reservation required at 07 84 28 90 15 (limited capacity).
"Traces & indices" bike tour on August 26th: €18 (bike rental + activity) or €3 (activity only, with your own bike), registration via email.
Access to the leisure base requires a vehicle entry fee during the summer season; water sports and athletic activities (sailing, canoeing, paddleboarding, pedal boats) are subject to charges.
Practical information — Estivales de Madine
Practical information
Access and transport
By car: Lac de Madine has two main access points: the Nonsard-Lamarche site (south access, main beach) and the Heudicourt-sous-les-Côtes site (north access). From Verdun (approx. 30 km), take the D908 towards Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel then follow the Lac de Madine signs. From Metz (approx. 60 km), take the A4 then the D958. Ample parking is available at each reception site.
By train: The nearest station is Commercy, served by TER Grand Est trains from Nancy, Toul, and Bar-le-Duc. From the station, a car journey of about 25 minutes is necessary to reach the lake.
Location
The events take place on the two sites of the leisure base: the Nonsard-Lamarche site (beach and beach bar) and the Heudicourt-sous-les-Côtes site (lakeside bar and event area). Concerts are held alternately on both sites according to the program.
Prices
Concerts, open-air cinema, and fireworks are completely free. However, access to the leisure base site requires a vehicle entrance fee during the summer period (daily or seasonal rate). Water and sports activities (sailing, canoeing, paddleboarding, pedal boats) are subject to a charge and accessible via the water sports center.
Schedules
Open-air concerts are generally held in the late afternoon and evening on weekends. Open-air cinema screenings begin at dusk. Precise schedules are communicated on the lacmadine.com website and Lac de Madine social media throughout the summer.
Accommodation
The Lac de Madine leisure base offers on-site accommodation: campsite (tent, caravan, and motorhome pitches), chalets, gîtes, and mobile homes. Booking is highly recommended during the summer, especially on event weekends and the fireworks weekend. Contact: 03 29 89 32 50.
Catering
Bars and restaurants are open on both sites (Nonsard and Heudicourt) throughout the summer season. A varied catering offer is available: snacks, grills, ice cream, and drinks at the beach bar and the lakeside bar.
Additional activities
In addition to the summer animations, Lac de Madine offers numerous activities: supervised swimming, sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boats, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, and fishing. Equipment rentals are available on site.
Contact
Lac de Madine - Tel: 03 29 89 32 50. Website: lacmadine.com
Summer Animations of Lac de Madine: a festive summer by the water
Lac de Madine, with its 1,100 hectares of water surface in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, is the largest lake in the region. Every summer, the leisure base bordering its shores comes alive with a festive and family-friendly program that attracts thousands of visitors.
Free concerts every weekend
For a summer, Lac de Madine transforms into an open-air concert venue. Every weekend, free concerts are organized near the beach bar in Nonsard or the lakeside bar in Heudicourt. The musical program is varied:
- Local artists: musicians and bands from the region who bring the Lorraine music scene to life
- Tribute bands: homages to great bands and artists for guaranteed party nights
- Passionate musicians: artists from all walks of life who share their music in a relaxed atmosphere by the water
The return of the fireworks
After several years of absence, the Lac de Madine fireworks display makes its grand return. This pyrotechnic show, fired over the lake, offers a magical moment to the thousands of spectators gathered on the banks. The fireworks display is preceded by an open-air concert.
Open-air cinema
A popular new feature, Lac de Madine offers free open-air cinema screenings. A giant screen is set up by the lake for screenings at dusk, in a unique atmosphere between water and stars.
Markets and activities
The Summer Animations also include:
- Craft and local produce markets: exhibitors offering specialties from the Meuse and Lorraine region
- Nature and sports activities: supervised swimming, sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and wildlife observation
- Discovery shuttles: shuttle tours to discover local history and the region's treasures
An exceptional natural setting
Lac de Madine is nestled in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, between the Côtes de Meuse and the Woëvre plain. This exceptional natural site is home to remarkable biodiversity, including significant colonies of migratory birds. The leisure base offers various accommodations (campsite, gîtes, chalets) and quality facilities for a successful stay.
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